About Us

Partners achieves its mission by assessing the needs of individuals with disabilities, then addressing those needs through research, education, community service, training, technical assistance and collecting and sharing information.

Information

Partners collects and provides current information, research findings, and educational materials on disability issues and models of “promising practice.” Resource materials are available for loan to individuals with disabilities, their families, students and professionals.

Community Service, Training & Technical Assistance

Collaborative partnerships are developed with local and state organizations to assist people with disabilities to become fully included in their communities. Partners offers community-based training and technical assistance on topics including but not limited to:

Research & Evaluation

Partners conducts research to determine the most effective ways to support individuals with disabilities and prevent further disabilities. Partners is also experienced at providing research and evaluation services to social service organizations. Our faculty, staff and consultants have expertise in grant writing, program development, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and measure development.

Education

Partners provides interdisciplinary training to graduate level students who are pursuing careers in health-related professions. Disciplines involved in the training include:

Audiology

Dentistry

Health Administration

Nursing

Nutrition

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Pediatrics

Psychology

Special Education

Speech-Language Pathology

Social Work

Systems Change

Partners is involved in multiple efforts to promote collaboration and improvements in the current service delivery system and to work toward full inclusion of people with disabilities in community and statewide programs.

The Mann Building

Click image for map322 Main St. Suite 501, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Our building is on Fourth at Main streets.

Alert

We are changing our phone system. Most numbers will remain unchanged, but please check the Staff Directory for individual number updates. Our main office number 501-301-1100 and toll free 800-342-2923 should continue to work. Thank you for your patience.